Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings is a landmark fantasy series centered on the War of the Ring in Middle-earth. When Frodo Baggins discovers that the ring left to him by his uncle is the One Ring, an artifact of immense evil, he is tasked with destroying it. Alongside the Fellowship of the Ring, Frodo journeys toward Mordor while the Dark Lord Sauron unleashes his forces across the world, and the Ring’s influence threatens to tear the group apart. Explore The Escapist’s coverage of The Lord of the Rings, from lore discussions to franchise news